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Week of July 14, 2025
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Mandatory Reporter
IX-1-1: Your Role as a Mandatory Reporter

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Eagle's Nest, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Institute of Technology

In this session, you'll:

· Learn what it means to be a Mandatory Reporter.
· Understand what and how to report and when to act.
· Learn how to respond with compassion and clarity.
· Get tools and resources to support students.

Registration required, so sign up today!

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Summer Enrollment: July 7 – July 18

Summer Enrollment is your yearly chance to review, enroll in, or make changes to your benefits. Any updates you make during this period will take effect on September 1. To make changes, visit ers.texas.gov or contact the HR Benefits Team to complete an enrollment form. Check email for more details.

On-Campus Student Job Fair

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Setzer Student Center, Live Oak Ballroom

Register for the On-Campus Student Job Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Recruit students for part-time, work-study, or research roles. Note: All positions must be posted on ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Jobs prior to the event. More information? Contact the Center for Career & Professional Development at (409) 880-8961.

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COMMUNITY

Click on the image below or click to watch this week's episode of the LU Moment, where we sit down with ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø University President, Dr. Jaime Taylor, to discuss recent campus upgrades and academic and athletics highlights from the 2024-25 school year at LU. 

For the audio version, you can listen , or wherever you get your podcasts.



ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staff Council – Call for Nominations

Deadline to apply: Friday, July 25

Staff Council is seeking nominations for representatives to serve on the council. If you believe that you or someone you know would be a great addition to the organization, please complete a nomination form today. Nominations will be open until Friday, July 25.

EAP Support Available for Employees Impacted by Texas Flooding

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø University is deeply saddened by the devastating floods that impacted so many in Central Texas on July 4. We want to remind you that ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø University offers Employee Assistance ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø (EAP) services to support you and your family.

Tex Flex
Use Your TexFlex Funds Before the Deadline

If you have funds in your medical care or dependent care TexFlex flexible spending account (FSA), you must spend them before August 31, 2025 to avoid losing them. To check your balance, log into www.TexFlexERS.com or the Inspira Mobile app. More information? Contact kwhitten1@lamar.edu.

Understanding Health Plan Costs and How to Save

When thinking about health care costs, most people consider only their monthly premiums. But all health plan out-of-pocket costs is just as important.

Is Optional Term Life Insurance Right For You?

through the Texas Employees Group Benefit ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø (GBP) is term life insurance that provides a cost effective solution to bulk up your level of protection specifically during your working years.

Extended Due Date: Annual Mandatory Training Assignments

The deadline to complete annual mandatory training is now July 31, 2025. Please log in to the training platform on LU Connect to finish all modules. Contact HR with questions or access issues.

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Have something to share?  (e.g., events, publications, faculty research, awards, departmental congratulations, grants, etc.) and the Office of Marketing Communications will get the word out through emails, web, social media and more. 

All approved announcements must be received by Thursday at 3 p.m. to be included in the following week's campus update.



NEWS
LU News, July 7 - July 14

STEM Resiliency Camp opens doors for local students

Dr. Adam Nemmers on books, ideas, and what really matters

Biology student Ayesha Khankhail named July First-Gen Student of the Month




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